Cadex C4000 SERIES, User Manual

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Programs & Target Capacity
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Indicators
LEDs Blinking READY if the battery is fully charged (blinking
indicates that no capacity evaluation was taken). FAIL if
the voltage is too low.
Display When the program is successfully completed, the
Global Display shows "DONE". If the battery failed, a
Fail Code is shown (refer to CHAPTER 5 - FAULT
-CODES).
4. Auto
When to use it
Exercises batteries to maintain peak performance.
Reconditions those NiCd batteries that are unable to
reach the Target Capacity.
Identifies and "weeds out" marginally performing bat-
teries.
Applies battery maintenance for battery fleet.
AUTO is the recommended program for routine
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maintenance of NiCd batteries. Batteries that meet the
Target Capacity are exercised to retain the optimal
performance.
Batteries that are unable to reach the
target are reconditioned. This program is effective in
restoring batteries with "memory".
Memory Memory is a crystalline build-up that forms when the
battery is repeatedly recharged without sufficient
discharge. This phenomenon occurs on NiCd batteries
only and causes progressive capacity degradation.
Program Time The time required may vary depending on the battery
type. At a C-Rate of 1C, the program time is:
NiCd 2.5 to 10 hours
NiMH 5 to 18 hours
SLA 20 to 40 hours.
For more information on C-Rates, refer to CHAPTER 11
- C-CODE TABLES.
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